9 YEARS EARLIER
Oh, man, Firecracker, they really roughed you up!
It's dumb to fight the big kids, you're just a squirt.
Our junkie ma's fault - I did three months in an incubator.
Grow up.
Just shut up!
Mama?
Ma, we're back.
She's in bed, stoned.
I'll go, stay here.
Forget her!
What good's this kinda mama?
Don't smoke, you'll stay short.
Wanna be tall and good-lookin' like your bro?
What for?
You like 'em short.
Milos is no giant.
'Morning!
What's that idiotic grin?
- Don't make that face, I have good news. - Glad for that!
I spoke to the Surveillance Judge.
Pino qualifies for article 21.
You'll talk to the kennel?
You really think
Pino deserves another chance
or you just want a happy teddy bear?
Ball!
Stop, no shouting!
- What happened? - There's been a murder.
Are you okay?
Who?
- Who's dead? - Salvatore Ricci.
Hon!
You and Ciro are safe now.
I did it for you both.
I don't want to make you cry.
They live rich and die like animals.
The Riccis lost the war, but at least it's over.
I wouldn't be so optimistic.
Someone else will organize against the Di Salvos.
And we have to protect Carmine and Rosa.
I'd rethink the undercover transfer.
What we did for him and Nina.
In fact.
But look how it went.
Directress, Rosa's here.
Get Carmine.
What's goin' on?
Come here.
Have a seat.
Rosa...
we sent for you because...
your father is dead.
No.
No!
How did it happen?
They killed him last night.
They killed 'em all!
It's just me left.
Hey, look at me.
Your father was a camorrista, he knew what was ahead.
But he was no idiot.
That's why we do all this, to change your paths.
You know nothin' about Papa.
Nothing!
I gotta see Papa.
It's not possible.
There'll be an autopsy and they'll let us know for the funeral.
Autopsy?
And I know nothin'?
It's more complicated than you think.
It was a murder and you're a minor.
But the victim is my father.
D.O., please.
I need Papa.
I gotta see him. Please!
Come here.
I need Papa.
Come with me.
It's all okay.
That's youth: whatever the harm
can always be fixed.
Depends.
Not everything can be fixed, Doctor.
- I was lucky. - You sure were!
The transfusion was providential.
I'll sign your release tomorrow.
Your lawyer's here, do I let him in?
- Yes. - Please go in.
You got the guts to come here?
Edoardo, you're an intelligent guy.
We both come from systems where orders are never questioned.
Now that Donna Wanda killed Don Salvatore, who gives the orders?
I don't know.
You tell me.
Gotta have money to give orders
and only you know where it is.
But I'm loyal to the Riccis.
The money's a matter for Rosa, like her father wanted.
We gotta split it.
Or, by God, I'll kill you.
Talk to Rosa, I'll do what she says.
Maybe I wasn't clear.
Rosa's like a sister.
She can't find out what a shit her father was.
But you're nobody.
Do what I say or I'll kill you like a dog.
Rosa!
I'm sorry!
You won, Di Salvo.
Your ma's pourin' the champagne.
Maddalena, I want to go to my cell.
Did you see her?
Don't worry.
She loves you, she won't go.
The directress has to help with the magistrate.
You were right,
you and Rosa have to leave Naples.
I'm going to the office.
The D.O. will win this time.
Money on it?
- Money on it? - Money on it.
C'mon!
Let's go, c'mon!
Guys, over here.
I said over here, thank you!
I'd like your collaboration.
Rosa,
stay close to her.
Why, what happened?
Something very serious,
but it's not the time or place to say.
They killed her father.
Don Salvatore?
Don Salvatore. Ever think?
Who did it?
We're in here vyin' for who's strongest
while outside they're takin' our ground, and we ask who did it!
Who coulda done it, Milos?!
- It was your family, you shit! - Stay outta this, Firecracker!
Can you, just once?
Rosa's not well. Your friend's not well.
And doesn't want to talk.
For sure, not to me.
So, if you care for her, talk to her.
Make her see I've got nothing to do with this.
What the fuck?!
Don't touch me!
- Look at me! - What the fuck?!
You gotta calm down!
Calm down, okay?
- Okay? - Yeah.
You gotta calm down.
None of this bullshit, a friend of yours is suffering.
I want no bullshit.
- Got it? - Yeah.
You got it?
Then go.
Let's go.
C'mon!
Stay calm!
Carmine!
I'm sorry for what happened.
But it's becoming an obsession.
Your mother's not a part of this.
I know, but I'm not the problem.
Tarantella's the problem.
I have to get her outta here.
- My mother's gotta forget me. - Where'll you go?
Your mother will never give up.
So, why should I?
You're right.
But I know how it feels to abandon parents.
I'm still payin' the consequences, see?
Hi.
Understand when I talk?
In here, they say you're crazy.
But I don't believe it.
In the end, things are always...
the opposite of what they seem.
Rosa, for example.
Now she feels bad for her father.
But want the truth?
It's best not to have certain fathers.
Without mine...
I wouldn't be here.
You have a family?
My father's a piece of shit.
He beat my mother every day.
I thought I was made wrong,
not understanding the error.
That I was the cause of the problem...
No!
Don't harm yourself.
It's useless.
Hi, Beppe. How's Rosa?
Not well.
Won't talk to anyone, not even Carmine.
Okay, I'll go see my friend.
I had a rotten day,
but I've got some good news.
The directress got permission...
to send you to work.
I called the kennel.
You start tomorrow.
What are you sayin'?
- Go easy! - Great, Beppe!
- Take it easy! - Great!
No directress! You did it.
I saw how you talked to her, like a boss!
Yeah! That's how to treat bitches like her.
- Don't talk like that. - Kubra?
You got a career, man, I start tomorrow.
What will you do?
- My dream job, hon. - Meaning?
Takin' care of abandoned dogs.
Good, I'm happy.
Promise that outside you'll think before you act.
Naturally, I'm no idiot!
Count to ten?
Word of Pino the Psycho.
Sweet talk's done!
How did you make such a beautiful girl?
Talent. Stop!
- Stop! - How did you do it?
I'll get you fired from the kennel.
Good, go.
- Mimmo? - D.O. what are you doin' here?
Your mother's coming for you tomorrow.
She wants some time with you.
The judge authorized it.
Really, D.O.?
See? She didn't forget you.
Thank you!
Thank you, D.O.
Take care.
Don't make me sorry.
No way, never.
You're giving me a chance, I won't waste it.
Guys, now we'll pair you up.
Today is MasterChef pizza.
Maddalena and I are judges, you do just one thing:
the best pizza in the world.
I suggest you pair with the new girl.
- Maddalena... - Come on.
No fuckin' way.
Number one, watch your words.
Second, do what he says.
She's a pain in the ass.
Should be in a mental ward not in jail.
Giulia, in here you do as we say.
If you don't like it, see the directress.
Clear?
You're outta your head! Let's go!
She's a real idiot.
Come with me.
So...
as of today, you'll work together,
with the blessing of the directress.
They took her away, right when she was next to me!
Go back to your place.
D.O.?
If you want us to be fags, say so.
Thank you, Luigi.
Thank you, you're sweet and good.
Bitch, open the door.
Fuck off, you and this shitty house!
Hi, Luigi, we're social workers.
You and your brother are coming with us.
Luigino...
Let's get your things.
Not talking anymore?
You're a pain in the ass.
Listen to me.
Take this dark veil from your eyes.
Will you cut the poetry?
- Look reality in the face. - I am.
- It's just you and me. - You're wrong.
What's this truth?
Go on!
The truth is you got my brother killed
and your mama killed Papa.
You and me together, what sense is it?
You and me together make this war end.
That's the sense it is.
That's because you think you're winning.
Did you congratulate your ma?
You'll all be at the funeral too, right?
Because you're all broken-up like me.
Rosa?
They called me.
Your father's funeral is today.
I'll go with you if you want to say goodbye.
Let's go?
It will be an intimate ceremony.
No announcements were made for security reasons.
Your lawyer will be there.
Those who love him can't say goodbye, not even at his funeral?
I know how you feel.
My sister was killed right in front of me.
What was her name?
Elena.
I hope you two weren't alone at her funeral.
Can I make a call?
To a friend.
Actually, a sister.
- Carmela? - Rosa.
The funeral's at five.
Okay.
See you there.
I'll be waiting.
It was Rosa.
She's going to her father's funeral.
She's still my sister.
I want to come too.
Let's go.
What the fuck's Conte doing here?
Carmela was with him when you called.
But having two people you love is better than one, right?
Anyway, the Riccis have police authorization.
Our Father who art in Heaven...
Amen.
Counselor, don't forget me.
Sure, but it's not the moment.
Hi, Ma.
I'm glad you came.
C'mon, let's get movin'.
Okay.
Mama, please, let's talk.
I swear, lots of things have changed.
I've changed.
You know I'd do anything for you.
To be forgiven.
I just want to come home.
And be with you, my brothers and sisters.
I miss being with my family.
I came 'cause...
...they paid me to ask for permission.
I don't know why.
And I don't even care.
For the first time, you're useful for somethin'.
I won't get kicked out for nonpayment.
If the lady pays again, I might see you.
Get out, move!
Mama, please!
Please!
Mimmo, get in.
Who are you?
Don't be scared, Donna Wanda sent us.
Get in, hurry.
Relax.
Rosa?
How are you?
I don't know.
Everything's like before.
The JDC...
the guards...
you.
But since Pa died, it's all different.
Everything.
Rosa.
- So, you got through this too. - Hi, Gennaro.
- Hey, bro! - Firecracker.
- How did you do without me? - You never left.
Always been here.
Hi.
- Missed you. - You too.
Well? What's the word?
Everything's fine.
- And you? - Movin' on.
Your brother's a dickhead.
He'll get us in trouble with Edoardo.
I said I'd take care of it.
Don't worry.
Come on, I'll show you your room.
Here, on the right.
Here we are.
You'll sleep here, this is your bed.
Wake-up's at seven, breakfast all together, then to school.
- What time's dinner? - At eight in the rec room.
Get settled, see you later.
Why the fuck did you call Services?
Least we'll be eatin' good for a while.
Then if it's borin', we'll run away.
- Who's takin' care of Ma? - She's big, does what she wants.
Don't know what's worse, lookin' after you or her.
Huh? Without me, you'd kill yourself!
Listen to him!
You're sure of what you say? Edoardo was like a son.
I'm always sure of what I say.
Don Salvatore didn't trust him anymore.
It too strange, I don't get it.
I don't give a fuck.
I just need to protect Rosa,
if I have to clash with Edoardo, I'm not afraid.
Be careful.
What are you doin' now?
Milos, take my place.
- I'm goin' to Edoardo Conte. - Where?
You heard, Edoardo Conte.
Your place is here.
Don't cross me, bro.
Or I'll tell 'em my fag brother molests me at night.
You shit kid!
Stop!
Go, get out.
Without me, you're dead. Go!
- What are you doin'? - We gotta go.
Wasn't it enough makin' the teachers cry today?
Cut the ruckus, Lele.
Stayin' here busts my balls!
We been doin' what these dickheads say for 20 days!
It's a foster home. Expect a five-star hotel?
You kiddin'? It's you, my family.
That's it!
Take your backpack, we gotta go.
Okay, let's go.
Assholes!
You abandoned me like a dog.
A dog's got more dignity than you. You shit junkie!
You shouldn't have been born!
- Stop! - Beat her!
Bastard!
You gotta be pushin' up daisies!
You gotta die! Let's go.
I'm sorry!
Luigi, sorry.
Help me, please.
Please.
Get me a fix
in the square.
Jenny knows you, say you just got back.
And you'll pay later.
My brother's right.
You got no more soul.
- No, please! - Let's get outta here.
Don't leave me!
No!
Luigi!
Let's go, from now on I'll take care of you.
What is it? Got troubles?
If you want to go home, I'll see to it.
Mimmo!
Aren't you glad?
Thanks to you, your family's got a roof over their heads.
I feel good here with you, Lady Wanda.
You're the only one who can help me with my son.
Carmine's got his ideas and no one can change his mind.
- Not even you. - Yeah, but I'm tougher than him.
He can't die for Rosa Ricci.
What? That's funny?
No.
I was thinking how strange life is.
I have a mother that hates me.
And you, a son that...
That?
You still haven't learned to talk.
Then maybe we shouldn't.
Why?
C'mon!
There's a roof today, but tomorrow...
Know what?
You always say your son won't listen.
Ever wondered why?
Know why he talks to the D.O. and not to you?
Tell me.
Because he really listens.
Really listens to what Carmine wants.
What's he want?
He wants to leave Naples and the D.O. is helpin'.
He's taking Rosa and Futura to get away from your influence!
All okay.
Tomorrow night we're teachin' a dickhead to mind his fuckin' business.
I'll explain in person.
Yeah.
No.
A person I trust is comin' with you.
So long.
You can't ask me that.
Mimmo...
that house could be the least of your problems.
Eat up.
There he is.
Happy Birthday, sweetheart!
How's it feel to be a year older?
Better if I skipped school today.
You have an Italian test, you can't.
Your mother's right.
You go to school, we buy your gift.
At least say where you want to celebrate tonight.
I'd say the amusement park.
So, that's where we go.
The amusement park!
I'm so nervous, it's like my first day at work.
Don't worry, I'm better with dogs than people.
Take care.
So, think you're ready?
I'm not off to war!
The war's in your head, that worries me.
She's right: you fry an egg? Naples burns down.
That was Pino the Psycho, now I'm Pino the Wise.
Before doing anything, I count to ten.
Like my woman wants.
- Right? - Yeah, now go.
Great first day.
Pino, right?
I'll show you the cages.
I'm really happy to work with dogs!
Just don't let 'em raise a racket.
They gotta stay locked and quiet, they're pains if they bark.
Don't worry, Uncle Pino will see to it.
Uncle Pino...
See this? One for every bowl.
The bowl goes 10 or 20 centimeters from the cage.
Then I come and give it to 'em.
Won't they bark smellin' food they can't reach?
That's the idea, they gotta know who's boss.
A dog that barks, no food.
It's a problem? That's how it works here.
I'm the boss, you enforce.
Get movin'!
How are you doin'?
I'm real sorry about Don Salvatore.
You spoke to him after me.
What did he say?
He was worried about you.
The people around you.
- Carmine Di Salvo? - Not only him.
He also said...
He also said Edoardo.
He didn't trust him anymore.
What are you saying?
He wasn't able to tell me everything.
Maybe, I don't know...
Poochie...
what is it?
Tryin' to climb the ladder?
I swear it's the truth.
Edoardo
is my own blood.
Don't you dare doubt him.
Sorry, I meant no disrespect.
I thought I should inform you.
Fine.
Fine, Poochie.
Now you told me...
but never give me this bullshit again.
Okay?
- How are you? - All okay.
I did the summary
of the text you asked for.
- So, you're really serious! - Certainly.
Let's see.
What's this?
That's you, isn't it?
I know, but...
I'd rather you don't.
Think I'm hitting on you?
I did it because I respect you.
- What is it you respect? - I don't know.
You're a strong girl.
You lost your mother and go on alone.
Of course, we have no choice.
Thinking of my mother hurts me.
She died to give me a future and I'm wasting it in here.
That's why you're studying, right?
It would make her happy.
Okay...
But I'll take the drawing.
If I can!
Yeah, sure! Like it?
Identical, without glasses.
You're good.
I'm good.
- And I behave good too. - Right.
Show me your summary.
I did it, eh?
You really did it.
I had my doubts.
Pino!
You're done for today, they're here for you.
Bye, guys.
See you tomorrow.
What the fuck do I care!
Since he loves videos, I'd say this phone's the best.
I'm sure he'll be thrilled.
And you? How are you?
Fine. I may work for an import-export firm with Brazil.
The interview's tomorrow.
I'm glad.
How's the long-distance relationship with Paola?
We're no longer in touch.
We decided it was best.
It's fantastic, thank you!
Why don't you stay with us tonight?
No, I have to get up early.
Why not come to my place?
So Mama can sleep more
and be more focused for the interview.
Can I, Mama?
It's your birthday, your every wish is a command.
Then I have another wish too.
Kubra!
- How are you? - Fine, you?
Just fine.
But you were right.
It's not easy to work for that shit boss.
What did you do?
Nothing, but I'd break his neck for how he treats the dogs.
Nothing? You're sure?
I'm sure.
How can I change if I keep makin' messes?
Ms. PhD, did you study?
Yes... everything's fine.
Boring, all day on books.
Did you miss me?
Where are we?
Like to know why did Donna Wanda wanted this snotty kid along?
Gotta grow, see what happens if you bust Di Salvo's balls.
Who are you looking for?
You don't know who lives here?
Your D.O. lives here. Didn't know?
Take a sniff, it's gonna be a long night.
Don't puke in here! Help him.
All okay?
C'mon, it's nothin'.
But remember, three minutes.
You convinced her? The truth.
I have to talk to you.
When we lose someone we love, we think it's our fault.
But it's not so.
Then with time, it passes.
But I won't let it pass.
This pain is all I have to feel close to Papa.
Think your father wanted this for you?
Tarantella...
You and I can't be together.
My blood with yours...
can't be mixed.
Blood, family... In all this mess where are you?
Where do you put yourself?
What do you really want?
That again?
After all I'm going through?
I lost everything and you still talk about love?
I'm not talking about love,
I'm talking about you.
- Yeah? - Yes, and you haven't answered.
I don't think you're talking about me.
You're talking about us, it's different.
I know just one way to get rid of this pain.
It's to feel nothing at all.
Not even love.
Me and you...
have no future.
Thank you.
- Good night, darling. - Night, Ma.
Be a good kid.
'Night.
No!
- What are you doin'? - Shut up.
Close the door. You asleep? Shut it!
Help!
Shut up and get out.
Get out!
Here, take this thing.
Take it.
Now you'll walk home.
Tell the D.O. to mind his fuckin' business.
To think of his own family, not others'.
Or next we beat up your son.
Remember the way?
Get walkin'!
Look at that ass!
Want some fun?
Babe, come here!
No, what the fuck? This wasn't the plan.
Get lost!
Come here!
- Don't touch her, bastard! - I never laid one like her.
Come here, I got somethin' nice for you.
Take your hands off her!
It's worse this way, stop.
Stop or it's worse.
Stop!
Show me what you can do.
Get off her, you're no good.
Come on, I'll show you.
Get lost, we're doin' it.
Stay still!
Still.
Enough.
Enough!
Enough.
Subtitle translation by: Charlotte Lantery